Short Book Summaries

Offers reading group guides containing a brief summary and discussion questions written by the publisher. Most helpful for thinking of essay topics and potential topics for a book discussion. Does not provide detailed analysis.

Book Reviews

Sites with a book review or quick commentary on River of Heaven by Lee Martin.

Bookpage reviews tend to be short, giving an overview of the author's history, the plot of the book, and the critic's first impressions in a few paragraphs. Using informal language, the site gives a quick impression of who will enjoy the book. Reviews are typically positive.

Kirkus Reviews tend to be brief, only two or three paragraphs long. The emphasis is on describing the writing style and quality, with a short plot synopsis included. Reviews end with a summary of the reviewer's thoughts and links to purchase options.